Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.26

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

Section 220-6-.26 - Rearview Mirrors On Personal Watercraft

(a) The specifications for rearview mirrors on personal watercraft used for towing any person shall be as follows: Each mirror shall contain a minimum viewing area size of 65 square centimeters [ten (10) square inches], a minimum viewing area height of 64 millimeters [2.5 inches], and a minimum viewing area width of 100 millimeters [4.0 inches]. Said mirrors shall be mounted or attached on both the right and left sides of the personal watercraft so as to provide the maximum reward observation by the operator. Mirrors shall not be mounted or attached to the steering mechanism of the personal watercraft. The minimum combined viewing area of both mirrors shall be 130 square centimeters [twenty (20) square inches].

(b) It shall be a violation of §4(g) of Act No. 94-652 Regular Session, 1994) and Section 33-5-62, Code of Ala. 1975, to tow any person by personal watercraft unless said watercraft meets all of these specifications.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.26

New Rule: Filed September 13, 1994; effective October 19, 1994. Amended: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994).